The
Legal Officer will be assigned at the Large Enterprises Recovery, Compliance, and Tax Litigation department of the bank.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Effective and efficient prosecution or defense of cases involving the BPI Group.
- Evaluate and monitor, on an ongoing basis, all cases handled by him/her.
- Attend hearings, draft, prepare and sign pleadings and ensure that only up-to-date laws and jurisprudence are cited in the prosecution or defense of cases.
- Prepare the executive summary for all cases assigned to him/her, regularly update the cases in the Division's database, and perform all administrative requirements required from a litigation lawyer.
- Reporting to the Department Head and/or Division Head on the progress of cases handled by the litigation lawyer on a regular basis.
- Such other activities as may be required to be performed by the Department Head or Division Head.
Qualifications
- Graduated from a reputable law school
- At least 2 years of litigation experience
- Good understanding of banking operations
- In-depth knowledge of the current banking laws, rules and procedure
- Proficient in judicial and administrative procedures
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Assertive; tactful; a team player
